6 Days: Monday - Saturday
Tuition: $1,275
Ages: 18 & Up
Instructor: Shane Mooney
Instructional Delivery Method(s): In person
Prerequisites: none
Program Level: Beginner
Program Description:
Your woodworking journey starts here, with this 6-day intensive class. Intro to Woodworking is designed for beginners interested the fundamentals of woodworking, focusing on machine techniques. No prior experience is required and all are welcome! With a maximum of 8 students, you will receive personalized instruction in a fully equipped machine room.
This class starts with wood shop safety, ensuring you understand industry standard safety protocols and tool use. Next, you will make a cutting board, learning how to properly mill material on the jointer and planer, as well as the best approach for gluing up a project.
Once you are comfortable in the shop, you will focus on building a side table. You will learn how to read and customize project plans, how to properly use marking and measuring tools, and how to layout joinery. Finally, you will learn how to cut mortise and tenon joinery, how to cut tapered legs and how to assemble your table.
Class will also include a detailed lesson on sanding and finishing, giving you time to experiment with different types of wood finishes.
By the end of this class, you will not only leave with two completed projects, but the skillset and confidence to work in a shop and the foundational skills to tackle more woodworking projects for years to come.
Learning Objectives:
Understand and implement essential machine room safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
Gain hands-on experience with key woodworking machinery, including the jointer, planer, table saw, band saw, drill press, belt sanders, and palm routers.
Learn to properly mill rough sawn lumber to prepare it for any woodworking project.
Master mortise and tenon joinery including layout, cutting and fitting
Develop the ability to read and customize woodworking plans
Learn furniture finishing techniques and how to apply them properly for professional results
Attendance Requirements: Students must attend all days
Location: Sam Beauford Woodshop, 1375 N. Main St, Building 41, Adrian, Michigan 49221
Class Size: Maximum 8 students
Refund, Cancellation, and Complaint Resolution Policies
If you have any questions about this class, please contact the Administrative Office at (517) 759-3070 or email admissions@sbwi.edu.
AIA Advance Learner Preparation: None
AIA Approved Learning Units & Type: 56 Elective
AIA CES Program Approval Expiration Date: 02/26/2028
Official AIA CES Provider Statement: Sam Beauford Woodworking Institute is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 10009739. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES (cessupport@aia.org or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3). This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.